A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4277662 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4279637 epoch_slot_no: 2837 block_no: 4277485 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4648 time: 2020-06-10 13:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1eb343228531556c2ce29e6dc17d2b22e1f2aad992a666c8f790f5648e7087e9Block Operator
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